for a cheap set up... it's actually pretty nice. The only marks I'm seeing are the holes from where the brad nail went in. I'm using on Douglas fur 2x4s cut down routered for trim and repurposed pallets. In other words, pretty soft wood. For the price, you can't hardly go wrong. I bought it with their least expensive McGraw air compressor, a 25 foot hose, the fittings and a box of nails, for a grand total of just under $150. And that wasn't even on sale. It didn't come with oil, so make sure to pick some up. The compressor doesn't seem to want to go over 60 PSI, (rated to 110 PSI) but that's enough to put the nails in to just under the surface on soft wood. I'll be taking the air compressor back, when they have more in stock at HF to see what the problem is and maybe exchange it or upgrade to the next model up. BTW, very nice review.
@@4321Woodworking funny thing... I was going to exchange it. I used it a few more times and it started working right. It's like it broke in or something. go figure.
I've not ever seen any but it also doesn't mar the cedar I use it on mostly. I bought the central pneumatic 18ga brad/stapler and it marred everything with a U shape so I returned it. I'll keep buying these banks ones.
Awesome video. Love the review. We love our pneumatic DeWalt brad nailer. We tried an electric nailer and returned it as it had a hard time getting enough power to nail through certain hardwoods.
Mine me asking which electric one you had gotten? I like the looks of the Rigid since I have that lineup of tools BUT going to be a hard sell now that I have this one. Just like I've not been able to justify a cordless router since the corded one I have works exactly the same just with a cord. I actually think electric would have been tough on this project I just did as they appear to be larger than this pneumatic one.
The pin nailer may be in my future as well. I started with brad nailer as I just don't do nearly as much fine work to require a pin nailer... I'll have to catch your review and see if I think I could use it. Trying to really focus on the "do I really need it?" or just want it ;)
As a safety instructor it's nice to see you showing safe practices. I should of gotten that nailer instead of the brad nailer/stapler I got at Harbor Freight. It leaves staple size marks when I brad nail.
Thanks... but I'm going to have to admit I learned this lesson the hard way with a 15 gauge finishing nailer while helping my son build a clock for his mom a year ago. I know 2 things now: First keep the hand out of the way and second is have the right nailer for the project, an 18g brad nailer would have been better on that project. Luckily just a minor injury and a lesson learned so hoping others catch that part as well.
My first venture into smaller nailers. Dad gave me a larger like 15 gauge finishing nailer but it always seems like too much for what I'm doing. This brad nailer is just the right size for me I think for now.
The Banks 16gauge finisher nailer Is damm near identical to the Makita AF601 Its obviously made by the same manufacture Only couple of differences i could find.. Obviously the color. The makita has an air blower at the rear. Banks does not.. Every other aspect is identical.
That's one I need to really get better about so thankyou for the reminder. They fog up or condensate so much. Have some Shop Shades coming when they are finally released and hoping those do better.
I have yet to go cordless, I'm hoping SKIL.makes one as I'm in that battery line up now also BUT the cordless I've picked up are heavy, my pneumatic are light which is nice when your running a few thousand every spring.
I just bought this one yesterday and used it last night. Worked just fine. I'm no contractor so it is perfect for my uses.
Awesome! Mine still going strong and I've since picked up the pin nailer in this same brand and also works perfectly fine in my shop.
I’ve had one for a while and I haven’t had any problems with it
I just did another planter making season of heavy use with 0 issues. I also picked up the pin nailer and that has worked great also
Good review. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Just bought a banks narrow crown stapler. Works great. Got the $8 two year no questions asked return deal. Thanks
Nice!! I got the pin nailer but have not gotten the two year plans on either, didn't even consider it oh well.
for a cheap set up... it's actually pretty nice. The only marks I'm seeing are the holes from where the brad nail went in. I'm using on Douglas fur 2x4s cut down routered for trim and repurposed pallets. In other words, pretty soft wood. For the price, you can't hardly go wrong. I bought it with their least expensive McGraw air compressor, a 25 foot hose, the fittings and a box of nails, for a grand total of just under $150. And that wasn't even on sale. It didn't come with oil, so make sure to pick some up. The compressor doesn't seem to want to go over 60 PSI, (rated to 110 PSI) but that's enough to put the nails in to just under the surface on soft wood. I'll be taking the air compressor back, when they have more in stock at HF to see what the problem is and maybe exchange it or upgrade to the next model up. BTW, very nice review.
Thanks, I'm using a 13 year old Porter cable pancake compressor and does well. Sounds like you may have a lemon compressor.
@@4321Woodworking funny thing... I was going to exchange it. I used it a few more times and it started working right. It's like it broke in or something. go figure.
Great review. I have the banks pin nailer and it works very well.
The pin nailer may be in my future but have to figure out if I would use it much or not.
Do they make no mar tips for them?
I've not ever seen any but it also doesn't mar the cedar I use it on mostly. I bought the central pneumatic 18ga brad/stapler and it marred everything with a U shape so I returned it. I'll keep buying these banks ones.
Awesome video. Love the review. We love our pneumatic DeWalt brad nailer. We tried an electric nailer and returned it as it had a hard time getting enough power to nail through certain hardwoods.
Mine me asking which electric one you had gotten? I like the looks of the Rigid since I have that lineup of tools BUT going to be a hard sell now that I have this one. Just like I've not been able to justify a cordless router since the corded one I have works exactly the same just with a cord. I actually think electric would have been tough on this project I just did as they appear to be larger than this pneumatic one.
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Great review!! I actually just finished editing my review of the banks pin nailer! So cool!
The pin nailer may be in my future as well. I started with brad nailer as I just don't do nearly as much fine work to require a pin nailer... I'll have to catch your review and see if I think I could use it. Trying to really focus on the "do I really need it?" or just want it ;)
Nice, good job. Now lets see those planters! :-)
Going to have to wait another 10 days for the planters but I promise a real treat with those ;)
As a safety instructor it's nice to see you showing safe practices. I should of gotten that nailer instead of the brad nailer/stapler I got at Harbor Freight. It leaves staple size marks when I brad nail.
Thanks... but I'm going to have to admit I learned this lesson the hard way with a 15 gauge finishing nailer while helping my son build a clock for his mom a year ago. I know 2 things now: First keep the hand out of the way and second is have the right nailer for the project, an 18g brad nailer would have been better on that project. Luckily just a minor injury and a lesson learned so hoping others catch that part as well.
Great review Christopher. I love those nailers. They are perfect for jobs like that. And so many others. Thanks for posting.
My first venture into smaller nailers. Dad gave me a larger like 15 gauge finishing nailer but it always seems like too much for what I'm doing. This brad nailer is just the right size for me I think for now.
The Banks 16gauge finisher nailer
Is damm near identical to the Makita AF601
Its obviously made by the same manufacture
Only couple of differences i could find..
Obviously the color.
The makita has an air blower at the rear. Banks does not..
Every other aspect is identical.
Wow amazing video 👍️ keep it up
Thank you so much 👍
Thanks for the review. Seems like a decent nailer. Keep up the good work and go make some sawdust.
Thanks, will do!
Hi can u point me in direction were I can find instructions to make this same nailer bumb trigger
Sorry I don't know how to make it bump trigger.
Don't forget your safety glasses
That's one I need to really get better about so thankyou for the reminder. They fog up or condensate so much. Have some Shop Shades coming when they are finally released and hoping those do better.
The Ridgid is a POS, hangs up all the time. Buy another brand.
I have yet to go cordless, I'm hoping SKIL.makes one as I'm in that battery line up now also BUT the cordless I've picked up are heavy, my pneumatic are light which is nice when your running a few thousand every spring.